As 2026 begins, broadcasters and streamers have revealed a slate of returning series across platforms. Highlights include new seasons for HBO's Euphoria and Industry, Netflix's Bridgerton, and Starz's final Outlander installment.
The new year brings an extensive lineup of renewed TV shows, spanning network television, cable, and streaming services. Published on January 2, 2026, a comprehensive update from TV Insider details returns for established hits and anticipated spinoffs.
HBO leads with Industry season 4, Euphoria season 3, the new Game of Thrones prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and House of the Dragon's return. AMC confirms Dark Winds season 4 and Interview With the Vampire, retitled The Vampire Lestat for season 3. Netflix schedules Bridgerton for its fourth season, alongside multiple others like The Night Agent season 3 and Wednesday season 3.
PBS features returning dramas All Creatures Great and Small and Miss Scarlet, plus the new costume series The Forsytes. Starz wraps its epic Outlander with season 8, while Hulu introduces The Testaments, a spinoff of The Handmaid’s Tale, and renews Rivals. HBO Max greenlights a second season for Heated Rivalry.
Further announcements include Apple TV+ with Severance season 3 and Silo seasons 3 and 4; FX's The Bear season 5 and Shōgun season 2; and Prime Video's The Boys season 5 as its finale. The list encompasses reality staples like Survivor seasons 50 through 52 on CBS and The Masked Singer season 14 on Fox.
Networks plan ongoing updates as more renewals emerge, ensuring viewers track the evolving 2026 schedule. This diverse array promises continued storytelling in drama, comedy, and unscripted formats.
